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The Seaforth News, 1930-07-17, Page 7Sunday School Lesson July 13. Lesson II—Jacob (A Selfish Man Transformed) -Genesis 25: 29.34;.28: 18.22; 29: 18.20; 33: 1-4 18. Golden Text—For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in ex- change for his soul?—Mat'_hew 16: 26. ANALYSIS. I. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A BROTHER'S WEAKNESS AND A FATHER'S BLIND- NESS, Gen. 25: 29-34; 27: 1-46, II. BARGAINING WITH GOD, chapter 23. III. CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION, chapters 32 and 33. INTR00 0CTION-Jacob, the grandson of Abrt1iam, is one of the most pile zling characte_•s" in Old' Testainent story, There is much in hint that is mean and'dishono'able, much also that. is very fine and stable. It is true that he cheats his'brother both of'his'birth- right and his father's blessing, but it is also true that he values very highly that birthright with its great material and spiritual inheritance, held in such light esteem.by Esau. The spiritually- minded and ambitious Jacob stands out in the story; with all 'his . faults, in striking contrast to Esau, who, to gra- tify the appetite of the moment, sella that which would have made him heir to the promise .of Abraham. I. T{1KING ADVANTAGE Or A BROTHER'S •' WEAKNESS: AND A, FATHER'S BLIND-' NESS, Gen, 25: 29-34; 27: 1-46. Jacob's pottage was made of lentils, still .a. favorite dish in the east and ':usually stewed with onions, lice,and oil, or enail,bits of meat and fat, and seasoned 'td the taste (Driver's "Gen- esis"). ' The birthright- which Esau parte' with so lightly, aeonrpanied by the:father's blessing (chap. 27), would probably have made him head of the tribal' community and heir to the greater part of his father's,posses- sions. Pressed by his appetite he sells the future for an immediate gratifica- tion. Jacob takes a mean advantage of his' heedless brother. 'in satisfy a far-seeing ambition he is willing to scheme and plot and lie. But of the two he is clearly thestronger char- acter and capable of the greater achievements in life. 'It may be that the character of. Esau was reflected in the Edomites who claimed descent from him, as that of Jacob in Israe'. II. "BARGAINING WITH GOD, Chapter 28. Jacob, a fugitive from his home in southern Palestine, ,fleeing from hie brother's wrath, and commanded by a. jealous mother tochor-e a wife of her own and his fat'•er's kinsfolk, not like Esau of tl.e ,-ectgkters of the land, Iighted even 't rc'rin place where he tarried f -v 1' ".r.:''it. There in rest- less slumber he de: -'sed' a dream of angels on a stairway which ascended to heaven and the Lord standing above it, There his regeneration began, •Tt is true that Jacob's scheming, self- seeking spirit here again asserts itself, His morning vow, is conditioned. If God will be with ane and will keep the then shall the Lord be my God. There is. nevertheless, ""rine piety in this vow, a real desire and seeking after God, even though it be still on the lower plane of material advantage and success. III. CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION, chapters 32 and 33• S After many years Jacob returns to Canaan with his family and his serv- ants and his flocks and herds. At the fords of the river Jabbok, east of Jor- dan, he hears that Esau is coming to . meet him with four hundred men, and he is greatly afraid. Perhaps not until nowdid his conscience really trouble him as regards his treatment of Esau, and now his conscience is awakened by fear of Esau's vengeance. Jacob does three things. He divides his followers into two companies with the hope that if one is attacked the other may escape. He sends forward his servants with rich presents to meet his brother. Then he prays to God for deliverance, chap. 32: 942. Night falls and alone by :the river he wrestles with an in- visibe adversary. Was it not that God's Spirit was urging him to a real repentance? When at last he answered the. question, TVhat i,; thy senate? and said, It is Jacob, his confession was made. Fox the word Jacob really means a supplanter, one who takes the place that `rightfully belongs to an- other. The name fitted well Lis char- acter. Now that he has confessed and admitted' his guilt he receives the bless. ing which he sought, and a new name, Israel. for, as a prince he had prevailed with God. Sure of His Ground Straw Hat—"Yoii'll never be as popular as I'. am, you big stiff!" Derby -"Possibly not, yet my su- periority is felt" ' In King Arthur's Footsteps Those who 'regard the stories of Icing Arthur and his knights merely as rather ,charming tales for children will be surprised to learn that au international Arthurian Congress is to be held in Cornwall this summer+, Scholars interested in Arthurian re- search are expo^.ted 'to dome from America and from a number of Dur- opean countries in order td. .attend 'the congress. They will make a tour of " the places in Cornwall' associated with the Arthurian legend, and may go on to Wales on the: same mission. • Thele are many holiday-makers who visit tlte,.seenes of Arthurian somatise yearly, yet never realitie the fact. They do not know that Camelford is supposed to be Camelot, where Arthur and Guinevere hell their court; that the Scilly Isles are the land of Lyonesse; or that T'intagel is the centre', of a district rich in Arthurian associations—Slaughter Bridge, for'in- stance, is the i'e.puled:scene of the king's death. What New York h Wearing , BY ANNABELLE WORTHINGTON ;Illustrated Dressrtiakin9 Lesson Fur- nished -With Every Pattern The sleeveless capelet frock of piint- ecl silk crepe is probably ,:ne of the most wearable types of the season, The soft capelet in this chic model falls in soft ripples over the arms, giv- ing the effect of short sleeves. The fitted basque bodice with button trim and snug line through the hips of the circular flaring skirt is impfessive of Princess silhouette, Style No. 2507 can be had in sizes 14, 16, 18 years, 36, 38 and 40 inches bust. Plain crepe silk in lobster -red or Iris -blue is youthful choice. Printed dimity, printed voile, chiffon, printed batiste and linen are dainty sugges- tions. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20c in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Wilson Pattern Service, 73 West Adelaide St., Toronto, LOVE 0 there is nothing holier in this life of ours, than the that eonciousness of love—the first flutterings of its silken wings—the first rising sound and breath of that wind which is so soon to :sweep through the soul, to purify or to destroy. Fat and Grow Thin ds Woman's ew Cry Ey MARIE ANN BEST Introduction "If I knew. how," is the constant thought of the vast •majority of a certain type of people. We fleshy peo- ple often look with alubious eyes atour figures and if wishes could. accomplish our object, we would long ago have gotten rid of those extra pounds. Frequently ' we pick up the papers and in the doctors column of ques- tions' and answers, we see the oft repented pathetic call from our fleshy sister, "Doctor, how can I reduce?'' These are but a few words but we know they mean a great deal. Tlie reply is generally this, "Reducing is just a matter of self-control," which leaves a, sort of- feeling of being sus- pended in the air, for still the "how" is not answered. Someone whispers "diet," but that very word nearly al- ways makes the overweight person balky right at the ;start, for she sees visions of good things she lilies, plac- ed tantalizingly before her with big "touch-me-not" signs on them and therefore thinks she just won't be- gin. Of couse, no one likes to be fat but the question is how to get it off,' I was enough overweight to make me view with consternation every ad- ded pound. I didn't think I overate, It is true often I would go to a tea, have a good time and come home, after having eaten sandwiches, Dake, and perhaps ice'cream, and then eat Sonia supper - just to be• sociable; while cooking I liked to see if things tasted right and often without think- ing hinking would eat a piece of cake, or a cookie, between meals. I felt virtuous because I put a ban on taking second helpings, for I knew they were the cause of more added avoirdupois than anything else; I ate quantities of raw fruit between or after a full meal and thought they only consisted of water and vitamins, But I know better now, and nothing could ire duce me to return to the old way of ea'ting, Nothing worth while can be won ini a day and to conquer obe.^.ity takes time. Brit it can be done, esu' oh joy, it can be done without aur -ring hunger pangs and without ycnr having to give up all social functions where tempting viands appear to tenipt one's appetite. It is going to be done simply by learning food values in calories so you will know what you are doing and why You are.ioing it. Yoti will attain a slow, sure knowl- edge that will ]seep you normal after you get there, and the scale instead of being the ogre it now is,wit] register so nicely the pound or so gained, dur- ing the festive season that it becomes but a gentle indicator of the increas- ed pound and your weight can easily be adjusted to normal the following week because you know how. When visiting a friend one clay I happened to pick up a book entitled "Watch Your Weight" It proved wonderfully helpful and a real eye- opener. From then on I delved into doctor's and dietitians'' books until I learned what caused my abnormal weight. I found too, I must reduce slowly s0 as not to inqur'e what health I had, and alter carefully worlting out a system of eating which will be set forth in succeeding arti- cles, discovered to my delight and comfort that my health was greatly improved when I gradually threw overboardthe excess baggage I.had been carrying in the form of super- fluous weight, But you must not be like the pupil who expected her music teacher to teach and also do the work of prac- tice and study, and then expect in some miraculous way to become an accomplished musician. Things do not work out that way. Do not think you are going to grow normal unless you are serious, about it. Think over It and plan for it, for if you fel- low closely the advice and knowledge I' give you, youwill reduce around two pounds each week awhile using the ordinary daily menus. All foods can A Weird Chicken! Terrapin, or baby tortoise emerging from shell. This species of Lor- toise is born from hard :shelled egg, while most of the turtle family conte from soft shell eggs, be eaten and if you follow the iestruc-v tions here outlined you will emerge feeling fine' and becom slender in three 'or four months time depending on the number of pounds you wish to take off, What I learned I joyfully give to my overweight sisters for I have found it largely a matter of diet. It. does cot mean, bowever, doing with- out a :fleshy person's favorite foods al -1. together. I found I could enjoy all foods. I didn't need to avoid 'them, It is mostly a mater of cutting l down on' the quantity of certain kinds I of foods. If you know the values of .foods that will enable you to reduce you will find it beat to eat more of them and. cut down on some, of the foods which are your favorites but which if taken in' too large quantities add to your weight. Remember, reducing is a slow pro- cess because if done toe quickly health is impaired. Beauty only conies with health and too strenuous reducing methods low- er the vitality. But if superfluous fat is gradually dispensed with, in its Place will come health, comfort, ease of motion, not to mention improved good looks. Have a note book and a pot of li- quid paste ready next week, and keep these articles for reference as they appear each week in your home paper. Next week—"Wily Should I Re- duce?" The Merry Heart Goes All the Way When conic to a wearisome bit of the road, Where the stones are thick and the path is steep, I , .And the back is bowed with the heft of the load, As the narrowing way Is hard to keep.you Don't stop just then for a wasteful sigh, i But challenge the worst with stead- fast cheer; I It nowhere else, there is help on thigh— I 'God's angel will hasten, your pioneer. L ttie Ethel—"Don't you like to pay with paper dolls any more?" Little Willie—"No. I cut them out long ago, The Wayside Pool There is hardly a roadside pond or pool which has not as much landscape in it as about It. It is not the brown muddy dull thing we suppose it to be; it has a heart like ourselves, in the bottom of that there are the boughs of the tall trees, and the blades of the shaking grasses, and all manner and'ktnds of variable pleasant lights out of the sky. Nay, the ugly gut- ter that stagnates over the drain of the frail city is not altogether so. Down in that, if you look deep enough you may see the dark serious blue of far-off sky and the passing pure' clouds. It is at your will then you see in that despised stream, either the refuse of the street or the image of the sky. So it is with almost all other things that we despise.—John Ruskin. I like the adviceofJosh, Billings: "Don't take the bull by the horns; grab .him by :the tail; it is easier to let .go."—Ambassador Dawes. When you reach a lonesome bit of the road, Curtained about with mist and murk, And you hear faint scunds from the dread above, Where shivering, grins hobgoblins lurk, Just laugh to scorn their doleful cries— This is the place 10 whistle and sing; Brush the fog from your fearless eyes, And close to the faith of your filth• ers cling. , When you stand at the road, And a hand you its clasp; When streams are nese pawed, And flowers drop grasp, Even now take heart, for, farther on, There are hope and joy and the dawn of day; You shall find again what you thought was gone; 'Tie the merry heart goes all the way. —Margaret E. Sangster. London Birds Like Roar of Traffic London birds seen thoroughly to enjoy themselves mid the roar and rush of traffic, and some of them adopt the most unusual places for their dwellings. Not long ago, the golden statue of Peter, Earl of Savoy, which stands in the busy Strand, was being cleaned by workmen. These workmen found that ander the shelter of the Earl's shield, &Ir. and Mrs, Swallow had actually made their •r'ome, and wore ' bringing up a family! Another strange nest in London was built by a pigeon. For some time, it had brought string and hair- ' pins to a bathroom window, entirely unheeding the fact that these were Promptly thrown away again. But at , last it had its chance, and was left in peace for a short time, When ,Mrs, Pigeon was next seen she was Bitting in triumph on the cotnpieted nect, which rested on a shelf inside the rooms. 31, had two eggs inside, and woe built of hairpins! a sorrowful bit of loved has loosed dry that in sweet - from your listless Nurse: "Jimmy, an angel has just brought you a baby brother. Would you like to see him?" Jimmy: "Pd like to see the angel!" Hints to Drivers Home and School isy ACCELERATJR There are only a few things about an automobile that need routine atten- tion—engine and chassis lubrleation, batteries radiator and tires. Theon gine, chassis and radir.i.or• should be atteudod to according to the particul- ar needs of your' car, but batteries should be watered at least once every two weeks, and your tire should be checked at least once a week. 'When changing a' "wheel or rim after a puneture take the .spare off the rack at the rear, or out of .11110 fender well, before sant jadt, up the car and remove ',e 31 t, Otherwise, in getting the spare loose You may Joggle the car just enough to cause 11 to slip off the jack, The garages for the old high-pres- sure tires were market to measure each five pounds of air, but the gauges for balloons are narked to re-' Oster each pound. This -shows how: much more important it le to have' exact pressure in hallooLs. It's a good idea '0 have your speed- ometer checked once in a while, if it registers much too low you may be going a great Sea, faster than you think and become involved In an acci- dent Or an altercation with .a traffic officer. If yon should ever stave to be towed be rueful to keep your foot lightly on the brake pedal so that if the tow.' ing-car stops or slows down unex-I peetedly you len do likewise before you climb up on its rear bumper.' Arid 1f yon are (Lang the towil,g warn; the other driver to watch out. Scraping a tire against the curb when, parking, or hitting the edge of, the curb, is one or the best ways in the world to shorten the lire of your rubber. Such carelessness is expen- sive. Ch hs Bene decal? By Samuel Fainter, Pros. of Canadian • School Trustees' Ass'n, 10 all the .efforts that are 'being made for the improvement of Educa- tion in Ontario, the Home and School Clebe have taken a leading and help fel p€ rt, They ,have. been very proe- Lico'1`and sympathetic in their attitude and there is no doubt as to the value of such an organization in connection with any school. Unfortunately for rural Ontario these lfunle and "School Clubs tiro' not its plentiful as they, Might be. There is, however, a kind- red organization—Women's institutes —which frequently do much the same I work. There is one drawback about the latter organization—the men have nopart in ie'. and a school. should have the support and counsel of both father anti mother 'and and School Club The name is sufllcicnt to give an idea of how it is oonstJtntedeand what its work will be, Parents, teachers and scholars are united in an effort to make the local school:: the best school possible. It is surprising the wide range Uf subjects which costo up for co:Islas:ettien at themeetinge of these clubs; and the practical manner the members deal with the problems that present themselves, At the eleventh annual convention of the Federal Ilome and School Clubs held in Toronto Last blaster, the follow- ing was given as the purpose of this organisation: "The Federation aims to awaken public interest in all edu- cational matters by means of Home aid School work. It is not enough that clubs should be organized in large centres or scattered here and there through the country. Every school should have its group of parents ac- tively ctively co-operating with the teachers for the good of the children," These aims are further expressed in the Home and School Creed, which we give herewith: 1\'e believe: That a Home anis School Aesocia- tion should be concerned with all problems that relate to the welfare of :he child in hoine, school and cont- tniu:Ity, That its great object should be to interest all people in all children and to link in common purpose the home, the school, and other educative forces in the life of the child, to work for his highest good. That it should learn first-hand all school conditions and all community conditions affecting the child. That it should encourage all in- fluences and conditions "which make for the growth and safety of the child. That it should work actively to sup - Ply the school and community needs by creating a public sentiment which shall favor and provide good teachers, good school equipment and educative recreation for leisure time. That 1t should give service to the home by training for parenthood and homemaking; and to the school, by adding parent power to school power. That it should not be a means of en- tertainment, or charity, or criticism of school authority, but a co-operative, non-polttieai, non-sectarian, non-com- mc i'eial effort to produce Canadian citizens who shall be capable Of. pu- nctuating the best w1•it.h has been de- ' loped in our nae tonal life_ We believe: That the principles which guide the Home and Ssheal Association are the embodiment of social servies, civic virtue, and patriotism. Any school eau form a home cad School Club and tine pupils, school .;ad district will be are to benefit by the sympathetie :mil practical work of such' a ettuh. Look Wide! A little gipsy boy lay on his bask in a meadow where the dew still' sparkled on the grass. A few yards away a lark suddenly rose from her nest and flying up and up until she' was almost out of sight. sang the joy' of the morning, then swiftly and sure- ly dropped to the green, "Why do you fly so high to sing your song?" asked the gipsy boy, won. dering- "Oh, when I'm above everything I can look wide at all the beauty of the country," whispered the lark, "and it just makes cue sink" Presently the boy rested again be- neath a great tree, and looking up through the spreading branches, he murmured. "I wonder why the fret: grows so high, and throws out its branches so far?" "To Tools wide" rustled the leaves, "and to see as much of the sky as we can." He saw bluebells ]ranging from tall stems. "I suppose they are looking wide too," he said. I "Yes, yes, there's so mach beauty to see," rang a hundred tiny bells. He saw forest ponies that threw up their heads to look all round before they cantered off over the heath, atui he saw Bows that lifted their great' stupid faces to the sun before they sought a patch of shade in which to' lie. He felt tihe touch of breezes that! brought the scent of the sea from the' coast miles away, and shaded his eyes to look at the sue, which could see half bile world at once. After this day the friends of the gips, boy noticed that he was always' happy. If a baby cried in one r.f the caravans it was he who offered to sing it to sleep. If water ran out, he macro no bother of going to the brook for; more; anti always lie laughed, At last iris mother asked hint: "Why is It, lad, you're always so happy?" 1 "I just Seek wide," grinned the' gipsy boy, "an' you know, mother, if you look far enough there's always something to be glad about:'—Grace{ Holmes, 3rd Hants Lone Company, Farmers along the border of Eng- land and Scotland recently met and demanded of the British Government fair play for agriculture by "Controll- ing imports and securing an economic price for farmers for home produce. We speak the most involved lan- guage the world has ever known, It is drawn from thirty-five or more other languages and we misspell for the simple reason that twenty-two of the twenty-six letters are silent In certain combinations of words, Frank H, Vizetelly, MUTT AND JEFF— By BUD FISHER. r AT 'LAST I've- FIGa OVT A WAY THAT MVTT' AND 10 CAN Move AND Nor HAVE mule BAGGAGC iCLD. 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